I feel a lot of us are at the end of our ropes

From what I see, a lot of people these days are feeling so starved of affection, both from a physical standpoint but also an emotional standpoint. Whether this is ingrained from childhood (like me) or if it develops over time (or worsens) it seems to be a growing epidemic. Some of us learn how to survive this desert, but others get swallowed by it. Some go mad (quite literally) and some decide they've had enough of this world and leave it. Sadly, I don't exactly blame people. As a whole we've all grown more disconnected and even the reason behind it is depressing. We can't trust that things won't get too complicated if we show affection to people. Sometimes affection is all someone needs to bring them back from the brink.
I write this not to sadden you all, but to inspire you all to love those in your life who you treasure, both online and off. Maybe even let them know you love them. There's never too much love in the world so let's spread some when the world and the best people in it need some.
Much love to you all. 🙂

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therighttothink50 · 56-60, M

You can't show affection to a computer screen or cell phone. You can't see someone through a mask.

Your generation has been destroyed by technocrats who have sucked your soul into a black hole.

Human interaction needs to be physical, there was no substitute for my childhood. Walking to school, hanging out with kids at schoolyards and streets until the wee hours of the morning. Playing sports together, going to movies, pizza parlors, record stores, traveling the subway...

When you grow up in an insulated bubble and are indoctrinated by google on how to eat, think and breathe you lose your soul.

Kodel · 26-30, M

@therighttothink50 I wouldn't say that we have been destroyed. Some people have fallen into the realm of superficiality and the "fast food age" of connection and intimacy. The reason so many of my generation end up in places like this, is because we don't get the affection we want or need from the people who are actually around us. It's a sad state of reality when people have to come to the internet to cultivate affection because the climate of today has bred a rather unhealthy dynamic of in person interaction.
I still associate with friends but my post came from the desire for something more; something that those who indulge in the superficiality of today, lack the capacity or understanding to appreciate, let alone experience.
Funnily enough, I get my opinions entirely from my own evaluation of information. I was not indoctrinated into anything. My mind is entirely my own. I'd say, while I appreciate your thoughts on the matter, I'm not necessarily appreciative of your narrow minded view on my generation. There are some who fit that categorisation but I'm not among them. The fact that I made this post about people being starved of affection proves that I'm on the outside of it wishing that things were reminiscent of days gone by and not reveling in the superficiality of today.

SW-User

Everything you wrote is true. People aren’t getting the support they need these days.

Kodel · 26-30, M

@SW-User Definitely the case. I see it everywhere because people don't put the effort in to forge genuine connection anymore. It's all about instant gratification and superficiality. No substance anymore which is a pain for people like me who crave that kind of connection.

Jungleman · M

nice words, and something to think about.

Kodel · 26-30, M

@Jungleman I thought so too. Glad you agree. 🙂

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

No... I'm fine. Thanks.

Kodel · 26-30, M

@MarkPaul I'd say you're a rare specimen in that case. 😁

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

@Kodel Thank you kindly. 😎

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